Delhi follows Yogi; scraps holidays on birth/death anniversary of famous people

The state government in Delhi announced today that there will not be any holidays linked to the birth or death anniversary of eminent personalities. The rule will be applicable for the entire national capital. It may be recalled that a similar decision was recently taken by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The UP government had scrapped 15 holidays in the state that were linked to the birth/death anniversary of eminent personalities. The decision has been hailed by many people, as giving such holidays does not serve any purpose other than being an unproductive activity. The decision to scrap such holidays in the national capital was announced by Delhi’s deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia.